Addressing the challenge of the scarcity of potable water on Cobrador Island, the Department of Science and Technology - MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA) through the Provincial Science and Technology Office-Romblon (PSTO-Romblon) has launched there a Water Desalination facility, providing potable water for...
There were 85,692 reported dengue cases nationwide based on the Department of Health's (DOH) data from the beginning of the year until July 22. This figure is 19 percent lower compared to the 106,517 cases reported during the same period in 2022. DOH revealed that Region IV-B recorded the highest...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is in talks with at least two American nuclear power companies for a "collaborative approach" on this technology as part of the long-term energy solution for the Philippines. Meralco Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan noted that these...
The Department of Health (DOH) "strongly recommends" the continuous wearing of face masks as protection against the newly detected EG.5 omicron subvariant and other infectious diseases, even after the state of the public health emergency has already been lifted. "The Department of Health (DOH)...
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation's progress. Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday, August 1, as he pointed out that following the teachings of one's faith would lead to true service and good governance. Committee on Cultural Communities and...
Bicol region's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) research center called AI Research Center for Community Development o (AIRCoDE) has been launched, seeking to find solutions to the ten-year flooding crisis in Nabua, Camarines Sur. *(Photo courtesy of DOST-PCIEERD/Manila Bulletin)* The facility was...
The country has enough supply of rice that would last for a little more than one month despite three unfortunate events that have affected its production, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday, August 1. *DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla (Courtesy of RTVM livestream) *...
The first dehydrator in the country capable of harnessing heat from a hot spring and is powered by solar energy has been funded by the Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA), addressing challenges in terms of electricity and fuel supply. *DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Aug. 1, warned the public against waterborne diseases, particularly this rainy season. Other infections such as dengue, leptospirosis, and influenza can also be contracted through exposure to floodwaters. The health department advised refraining from...
The promise to bring down the price of rice to P20 per kilo is not within reach soon, given the several issues affecting the agriculture sector. This was admitted by Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla in a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 1, noting that it will not be...
An official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured that the Philippines has a 39-day buffer supply of rice amid the threats of the El Niño phenomenon and the challenges of importing rice from neighboring countries, while it looks to increase the rice production in the country. (Keith...
Senator Nancy Binay on Tuesday, August 1 pressed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to require the personal appearance of applicants at consular offices as a non-negotiable prerequisite for some categories of electronic visas or e-visas....
